UN: 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine

Some 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded two weeks ago, and another two million have been internally displaced by the war, the United Nations said Friday. The UN Refugee

Russia bombs Dnipro, Kyiv a ‘fortress’

Russian shelling hit civilian targets in central Ukraine’s Dnipro city on Friday, as Moscow’s troops edged closer to Kyiv, where officials said the capital was being transformed into a “fortress”. Hundreds of

What do Abramovich sanctions mean for Chelsea?

The future of European champions Chelsea has been plunged into doubt after Russian owner Roman Abramovich was hit with UK government sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich has bankrolled

Why Ukraine has stalled Russia’s advance

Almost two weeks into the Russian invasion of their country, Ukrainian forces have managed to hold up the advance of their foes with resistance that has won plaudits from Western allies. Analysts